Sir | Philada 11th December 1781. |
The moment I received your Excellency’s letter, without date, which reached me a few days ago, I wrote to his Excellency the Count de Rochambeau commanding in Virginia, desiring him to give the Cartel ship New Blessing the proper reception upon her arrival in Chesapeak. I have the honor to be with Respect Yr Excellency’s Most obt and hble servt.
DLC: Papers of George Washington.